High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp
A quick and delicious high-protein dish featuring shrimp cooked in a flavorful honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
For the honey garlic shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For serving
- Cooked steamed rice or vegetables Pairs well with broccoli, asparagus, or snap peas.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic to create the sauce.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook shrimp until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the cooked shrimp and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
Serving
- Serve the honey garlic shrimp over steamed rice or with your favorite vegetables.
Notes
Make sure to not overcook the shrimp; they should be pink and firm. Feel free to adjust the amount of honey and garlic to suit your taste. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick if you like some heat. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave until warm. Avoid freezing, as shrimp can become rubbery once thawed.